Equine Workshops
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Equine Workshop For Kids Ages 8-13
May 25th, 2024
Overview:
Horses are highly social animals that rely on clear communication and strong relationships within their herd to ensure their safety, well-being, and happiness. Let’s explore what we can learn from the herd during a morning of play and connected relationships with horses and humans! This is an unmounted workshop, and no prior experience with horses is necessary. This class is designed for 8 kids ages 8 to 13 years old. Come prepared to spend time outside from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.
Why Horses as Teachers?
🎯Goal Setting: Horses are excellent at reading our energy and intention, and they won’t know what we want from them until we are clear with ourselves about our own goals. We will work together to set clear, achievable group and individual goals.
🤝Teamwork: Horses are herd animals, and they understand the importance of working together in community. Participate in team-based activities that will enhance your child’s ability to collaborate effectively with others.
🗣Verbal and Nonverbal Communication: Horses communicate through body language and give immediate, honest feedback. Learn to understand their signals and improve your own communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal.
🐴Basic Horsemanship: Gain a deeper understanding of horses, their behavior, and how to care for them. This knowledge will help foster respect and compassion for all living creatures.
Agenda:
Getting to know the Place: Arrival, safety, & ground rules
Getting to know each other: icebreaker
Getting to know the Herd: observation & debrief
Getting to Know us as a group of horses and humans existing together. Group dynamics game with horses
Wrap up: debrief, farm chores, horse grooming, unstructured time or group games
About Your Facilitator:
Heather Taddonio loves guiding groups of children and teens in play and self-discovery with horses. She is a licensed middle school teacher, lifelong horse lover, and a Natural Lifemanship levels 1 & 2 trained equine-assisted learning facilitator.
Investment $55
Due to the intimate group size of 8 kids, pre-registration and pre-payment is required to secure your child’s spot. Refunds are not available unless there is unsafe weather-related issues. If the weather is not safe to be outside on April 6th, then this workshop will be rescheduled to the rain date of April 13th for the same timeframe.
Scholarships & Sliding Scale Options
If you know your child could really benefit from our Farm Day Camp, but the rate is an issue then contact our partner non-profit Angel K Love Project and see if your child qualifies for a scholarship or a sliding scale option. To apply, click on the link below to fill out an online application:
FAQs for Youth EAL
What area of Hendersonville is Hendo Care Farm (HCF) located in?
HCF is located specifically in the township of Fruitland. Address will be shared after payment is received. If you search for Justus Orchards on Google Map, we are very close by (within a half of a mile).
What if I need to cancel or it’s bad weather?
All events, workshops and programs will be help in rain or shine. We can make accommodations when there is lite rain. Cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. There will be no make-up classes in the event of a participant’s absence. However, we can reschedule, cancel, and/or refund due to any unsafe weather-related issues . Please note the rain date of May 25th! HCF will try their best to contact you in advance if they need to cancel.
What should my youth wear and bring?
We recommend wearing appropriate layers incase the weather changes. It is also important to wear close-toed shoes to prevent injury if a horse accidentally steps on your toes. It’s perfectly ok for your child to bring a backpack with all the belongings they may need such as a water bottle, sunglasses, hat, and rain jacket.
Should we arrive early?
Please plan to arrive a minimum of 10-15 minutes early to park, sign your waiver and listen to safety tips . Please keep any belongings in your car that you don’t want to get dirty, damaged, or lost. If you bring a bag, you will be required to leave it outside of the horse pastures and round pen.
Are there any “Farm Rules” that we should know in advance?
Yes, for the safety and security of our farm and our animals, we must enforce the following rules on the farm:
No smoking, vaping, tobacco products, drugs or CBD.
No outside pets allowed. Leaving them in the car is prohibited in high temperatures.
No more than 2 guardians allowed to spectate.
All children must stay with an adult.
No outside treats for the animals.
No going to other areas of the farm without permission.
No personal belongings inside the pastures and round pen.
No littering.
Everyone is required to sign a Liability Waiver before beginning.
Is your farm a safe place and all-inclusive to all people?
All employees at Hendo Care Farm strive to be all-inclusive and welcomes all guests. Together we celebrate diversity and strive to create a safe space that is more inclusive and less oppressive to all of people’s many identities including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, family structure, ability, and more. All are welcome here!
Do you provide sliding scales or scholarships?
If you know your child could really benefit from this workshop, but the rate is an issue then contact our partner non-profit Angel K Love Project and see if your child can qualif for a scholarship or a sliding scale option. To get an application, send an email to angelkloveproject@gmail.com.If you would like to sponsor a child, college student or donate, please feel free to do so at angelkloveproject.org. Proceeds help support youth in need of financial support to participate in all the wellness opportunities at Hendo Care Farm and it supports our animals too!
Self-Regulation & Mindfulness Series for Adults
July 18th, 25th and August 1st 2024 from 5:30PM-7:00PM
Overview:
Take a pause in your week for self-regulation and mindfulness with horses! Each week will include a short lesson and time to practice new skills and “just be” with your partner horse. We’ll explore concepts in self-awareness, boundaries, attunement, making requests, and distress tolerance. These sessions will leave both you and the horse feeling more connected and grounded, and you’ll take the lessons forward into all of your relationships.
Why Horses as Teachers?
Horses are highly social animals that rely on clear communication and strong relationships within their herd to ensure their safety, well-being, and happiness. Let’s explore what we can learn from the herd during a morning of play and connected relationships with horses and humans!
🎯Goal Setting: Horses are excellent at reading our energy and intention, and they won’t know what we want from them until we are clear with ourselves about our own goals. We will work together to set clear, achievable group and individual goals.
🤝Teamwork: Horses are herd animals, and they understand the importance of working together in community. Participate in team-based activities that will enhance your ability to collaborate effectively with others.
🗣Verbal and Nonverbal Communication: Horses communicate through body language and give immediate, honest feedback. Learn to understand their signals and improve your own communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal.
🐴Basic Horsemanship: Gain a deeper understanding of horses, their behavior, and how to care for them. This knowledge will help foster respect and compassion for all living creatures.
Investment $88 (registration is open)
Due to the intimate group size of 8 adults max, pre-registration and pre-payment is required to secure your pot. Refunds are not available unless there is unsafe weather-related issues. If the weather is not safe to be outside, then this workshop will be rescheduled for the same timeframe.
FAQs for Adult EAL
What area of Hendersonville is Hendo Care Farm (HCF) located in?
HCF is located specifically in the township of Fruitland. Address will be shared after payment is received. If you search for Justus Orchards on Google Map, we are very close by (within a half of a mile).
What if I need to cancel or it’s bad weather?
All events, workshops and programs will be help in rain or shine. We can make accommodations when there is lite rain. Cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. There will be no make-up classes in the event of a participant’s absence. However, we can reschedule, cancel, and/or refund due to any unsafe weather-related issues . Please note the rain date of April 13th! HCF will try their best to contact you in advance if they need to cancel.
What should I wear and bring?
We recommend wearing appropriate layers incase the weather changes. It is also important to wear close-toed shoes to prevent injury if a horse accidentally steps on your toes. It’s perfectly ok to bring a backpack with all your belongings you may need such as a water bottle, sunglasses, hat, and rain jacket.
Should I arrive early?
Please plan to arrive a minimum of 10-min early to park, sign your waiver and listen to safety tips . Please keep any belongings in your car that you don’t want to get dirty, damaged, or lost. If you bring a bag, you will be required to leave it outside of the horse pastures and round pen.
Are there any “Farm Rules” that we should know in advance?
Yes, for the safety and security of our farm and our animals, we must enforce the following rules on the farm:
No smoking, vaping, tobacco products, drugs or CBD.
No outside pets allowed. Leaving them in the car is prohibited in high temperatures.
No spectators allowed without registration.
No outside treats for the animals.
No going to other areas of the farm without permission.
No personal belongings inside the pastures and round pen.
No littering.
Everyone is required to sign a Liability Waiver before beginning.
Is your farm a safe place and all-inclusive to all people?
All employees at Hendo Care Farm strive to be all-inclusive and welcomes all guests. Together we celebrate diversity and strive to create a safe space that is more inclusive and less oppressive to all of people’s many identities including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, family structure, ability, and more. All are welcome here!
Does Angel K Love Project help provide sliding scales for college students?
Our nonprofit partner Angel K Love Project strives to help us keep our program fees as low as possible for youth and college students. If you are a college student , please email the Angel K Love Project at angelkloveproject@gmail.com and let them know what your financial needs are and they will get back to you with possible options available.
Help us spread the word! If you, or someone you know would like to sponsor a child, college student or donate to support our animals, please angelkloveproject.org. Proceeds help support youth in need of financial support to participate in all the wellness opportunities at Hendo Care Farm and it supports our animals too!